willgolf
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| Let me end the Premp/Amplifier sound debate ... I recently was doing an A/B comparison on Preamps. One was $50k and the other $20k. The difference was so minute that I said even though the $50k was ever so slightly better, it would not warrant me to want to buy it. On the other hand, I did t... | |
| High Fidelity Cable replaces NPS 1260 I would think Synergistic Research would be interested in the Q45 product to sell with all of their other tweaks. | |
| Best streamer/DAC for up to $1500 @cakyol I am really sorry to say that a budget of $1.5k won't get you much in sound quality. So in reality just go with your Cambridge and then save your money to go up the line. I started with a Lumin D-2. Then went to the Lumin A-1 and thei... | |
| Praise for Dave of the Audiodoctor and Audio intellect I have purchased 4 Lumin DAC's from Dave and multiple cables and I live in Arizona. Dave has always been a gentleman and has provided me a lot of sage wisdom over the last 7 years. Both of us have gone through some extreme medical issues at the ... | |
| Quantum Science Audio Thread @macdude ---once you try SR purple please report your findings. I appreciate your honest personal feedback. | |
| NAS/Streamer or server/player? I have experience in both. I had a 4tb Synology NAS tied to a Lumin D-2, then A-1 and then X-1. From a system perspective, I had my files and tidal and Qobuz so I was happy with the sound and performance. It was a real nice system. Then my w... | |
| Streamer/DAC I had the Lumin D-2, A-1, U-1 mini (transport) and the flagship X-1. Each step up was worth the money in SQ. I love Lumin. I had a Synology NAS connected to it with Tidal, Qobuz, MQA and Roon. It is a very easy app to use. You can find them o... | |
| Cardas Clear Digital SPDIF @soix What cable are you referring to? | |
| 300B for Canary Grand reference @jasbirnandra what did you end up buying? As you know I have the Western Electric in my Grand Reference. | |
| Suggestions for a streamer only (I have a great DAC) I bought a Lumin U-1 mini for my Lampizator Pacific until I received my Lucas Audio Media Server. The U-1 mini is an inexpensive solution to your requirements and does Tidal and Qobuz. However, if you want to amplify your SQ, getting a dedicated... | |
| Wadax Reference Dac and Reference Server--arrived in my room. Mike Congrats on being able to compare two beautiful systems and deciding what is best for you. I have heard your system is something to hear and behold. I am not at your level but that does not matter. We all enjoy our music to the best of our c... | |
| Horn speakers are really bright? Take a look at the Viking Acoustic lineup of speakers online. I have the Grande Voix and love them. I am sold on Horn speakers. | |
| The Best Preamp is no Preamp? Recently, i tested going from my Lampi Pacific direct to my 300B mono amps. I was shocked at how good it sounded. Maybe it is system-dependent but in my case with 98db horn speakers and having 16 Wesstern Electric 300 B tubes in my amps, I don't... | |
| Lumin P1 or X1 or others? I have had the D-2. A-1, U=1 mini and X-1. I think the X-1 is the best DAC/Streamer under 18k that money can buy. | |
| High Fidelity Cable replaces NPS 1260 i have treated everything in my system with 1260 months ago. After a recent inspection, there is very little residual still on the connectors. Does that mean you have to re-apply? Or, is 1260 still in effect working? |